School Committee endorses override 'yes' vote

From Reading News

• Conservation panel weighs Parker turf field wetlands dispute. Reading's Conservation Commission took up a contested plan to replace the artificial turf field at Parker Middle School, after a commissioner warned the project could run afoul of state wetlands buffer rules meant to protect nearby streams.Reading News
• Finance Committee weighs sidewalk snow removal bylaw. Reading's Finance Committee considered a bylaw shifting sidewalk snow and ice removal duties to property owners, after town staff warned of state fines up to $1,000 a day for uncleared walkways and said the town plows 42 miles of sidewalk with only four machines.Reading News
• School Committee backs yes vote on override. Reading's School Committee voted to formally endorse a "yes" vote on the town's November 3 operating override, hearing warnings that failure could force a $3 million to $4 million cut and eliminate more than 40 staff positions.Reading News

Reading on Sat, Oct 17

• Free electric shuttle links Reading to Wakefield, hospitals. The Link, a free, on-demand, all-electric regional shuttle, now offers door-to-door rides between Reading, Wakefield, Winchester Hospital and the Lahey Clinic in Burlington.Town of Reading
• Snow Patrol pairs volunteers with neighbors in need. Reading Recreation and Reading Elder Services are launching Snow Patrol, a volunteer program pairing residents with neighbors who need help clearing snow after storms.Town of Reading
• ReCAL walking paths finished as framing continues. Construction crews finished stone-dust walking paths behind the pickleball courts at the Reading Center for Active Living this month, as framing and roof truss work continue.Town of Reading
• Town Manager's podcast tackles override in new episode. Town Manager Jayne Wellman's "Reading Between the Lines" podcast released a new episode this month focused on the fiscal 2028 operating override.Town of Reading

Coming up

• Sun, Oct 18, 2:00 p.m.: Abigail Adams program comes to 25 Woburn Street. A living-history program, "A Conversation with Abigail Adams," comes to 25 Woburn Street Sunday, October 18, at 2 p.m.Town of Reading
• Mon, Oct 19: Early voting opens ahead of Nov. 3 override vote. In-person early voting for the November 3 election runs Monday, October 19, through Saturday, October 24, ahead of Reading's operating override question.Town of Reading
• Mon, Oct 19, 7:00 p.m.: Killam School Building Committee meets Monday. The Killam School Building Committee meets Monday, October 19, at 7 p.m. to continue overseeing the Killam Elementary School building project.Town of Reading
• Tue, Oct 20, 12:30 p.m.: Town holds override Lunch and Learn, morning forums. The town holds an override Lunch and Learn Tuesday, October 20, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at 49 Pleasant Street, plus morning forum sessions Tuesday and Wednesday for residents with questions on the November 3 vote.Town of Reading
• Tue, Oct 20, 7:00 p.m.: Select Board holds regular meeting Tuesday. Reading's Select Board holds its regular meeting Tuesday, October 20, at 7 p.m.Town of Reading
• Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 p.m.: Public forum set on proposed snow shoveling bylaw. The Commission on Disabilities and Bylaw Committee host a public forum on the proposed snow shoveling bylaw Wednesday, October 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 64 Middlesex Avenue, Community Rooms A and B.Town of Reading
• Fri, Oct 23: Austin Prep field hockey hosts Dexter Southfield. Austin Prep's field hockey team hosts Dexter Southfield in a non-conference junior varsity game Friday, October 23, in Reading.MaxPreps
• Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 a.m.: Community Cleanup set for conservation land Saturday. The town hosts a Community Cleanup at Maillet Sommes and Morgan conservation land Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Town of Reading
• Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 a.m.: DPW burnable bulk drop-off set for Saturday. Reading DPW hosts a Burnable Bulk Drop-Off for larger household items Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 75 Newcrossing Road.Town of Reading
• Sat, Oct 24, 5:00 p.m.: 4th Annual Pumpkin-Fest set for Saturday evening. The town's 4th Annual Pumpkin-Fest runs Saturday, October 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 25 Woburn Street.Town of Reading

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